Latest Geopolitics News

Ovanti Limited (ASX:OVT) has launched Ominari, its own prediction market platform, debuting with FIFA World Cup 2026 markets aimed at Southeast Asia. The platform leverages integrated payment and AI analytics infrastructure to challenge global incumbents Polymarket and Kalshi.

Transurban has finished a major NSW motorway upgrade that promises faster commutes and better airport access, while agreeing to sell its remaining share in a Montreal toll road for CAD 280 million.

MRG Metals has lodged a key Mining Right Conversion Application in South Africa for its Garies Rare Earth Project, setting the stage for scalable mining development supported by strong metallurgical results and a modular processing approach.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has struck a deal to acquire the Baxter Fluorspar Project in Nevada, a site with a rich history of premium acid-grade fluorspar production. Backed by a $1.05 million placement, the acquisition positions WC1 within a critical US supply chain for fluorspar, a mineral vital for semiconductor and defence industries.

Mount Ridley Mines has unveiled exceptional scandium grades from its Phase 1 re-assay program at Grass Patch, revealing a new mineralised zone 13 kilometres beyond the existing resource boundary and highlighting significant untapped potential.

Viking Mines has achieved a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its Linka Tungsten Project, boosting recovery to 76.0% with a 56.9% WO3 concentrate grade, surpassing previous targets and reinforcing a low-capex processing approach ahead of maiden drilling.

IperionX’s Titan Definitive Feasibility Study outlines a shovel-ready Tennessee project targeting heavy rare earths, titanium, zirconium, and hafnium with robust economics and strategic US supply chain implications.

Almonty Industries has closed a US$700 million convertible senior notes offering, including a full US$100 million over-allotment exercise, bolstering its balance sheet to accelerate development of the Sangdong tungsten mine and secure a non-China supply chain for Western defence.

Southern Cross Gold has reported standout drill results from its Sunday Creek project, including a 36.6m intercept at 6.5 g/t AuEq and assays up to 493 g/t gold, while expanding mineralization eastward and near surface. The company’s aggressive 200,000m drilling campaign continues to chart new territory in this critical metals-rich system.

Mont Royal Resources has unveiled an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Ashram Rare Earths Project, confirming robust economics and a long mine life with strategic importance for Western critical minerals supply chains.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Helloworld Travel has downgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA forecast to $57-$62 million, citing the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on airline capacity and travel bookings. Despite near-term setbacks, forward bookings from July show signs of recovery.